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Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

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Back to School Interactive Notebook Activity Pack

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These Back to School interactive notebbook ice breakers are perfect for those first week introductions or to decorate your bulletin board. Allow students to get to know each other while YOU get to know THEM! WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:• 7

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Science, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Science Interactive Notebook Set-Up Guide

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Love INB's but don't know where to start? Get ready to hit the ground running with Interactive Notebooks this year with our easy set-up lesson - it's perfect for you and your students!WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 3-5 DAY LESSON:• 32 Slide Instructional

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Science, Basic Principles, General Science

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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$11.95

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Fortune Teller / Cootie Catcher Blank Editable Template - Distance Learning

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How do you get students interested in studying for a test or understanding the most important concepts of your class? Use a fortune teller or cootie catcher! Using this blank editable template, students will create an origami study guide filled

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For All Subject Areas

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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$3.00

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Nerdy Science Valentine's Day Cards

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Tired of those worn out Valentine's cards that just don't fit the bill when it comes to Science? Our Life Science-Themed Valentine's Day cards will have your kiddos giggling and reminiscing about science concepts they love. With original Getting

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Valentine's Day

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities

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Flower Dissection - Distance Learning

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Flower Dissection - Classification Plant Lab - Dissecting Flowers and SeedsIn this lab, students will observe the external and internal features of various flower specimen as they explore the kingdom of plants. Students will dissect a flower as

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Laboratory

$3.00

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Lab Safety - Distance Learning

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Has lab safety become a joke in your science class? Do students ignore the lab safety rules? Brighten up your space with these 11 lab safety posters that will visually remind your students of the lab safety contract they sign after reviewing the

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Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory, Printables

$9.95

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Science Interactive Notebook - Metric System Conversion

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Scientific Method - Metric System - Science Interactive Notebook -Decimal SliderThis Interactive Notebook Decimal Slider tool is a great addition to teaching the metric system in any science or math class as students learn how the decimal moves

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Basic Principles, General Science, Decimals

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

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STEM Lab / Project - Water Surface Tension - Distance Learning

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STEM Lab / Project - Water Surface Tension - Critter Race Activity for PhysicsIn this STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) lab, you’ll be swimming in science as you try to break water’s surface tension and send magical critters sailing

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Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Laboratory

$3.50

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Choice Board Review - 24 Editable Activities for ANY Subject - Distance Learning

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One of our favorite ways to get students prepped for tests and quizzes or just to have a review day is a choice board! However, this is a choice board with a twist. Students roll a 12-sided die either individually, in small groups, or as a class and

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Science, Biology, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Study Guides, Activities, Printables

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Science Interactive Notebook - Vertebrate Animals - Distance Learning

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Vertebrate Animals - Science Interactive Notebook - Classification & Taxonomy Gimme Five Vertebrates ActivityThis activity pack includes the following:- Gimme five hand template- Gimme five finger templates - pre-drawn in color and black and

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Environment

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts, Interactive Notebooks

$3.00

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Plant Cell Pigment Chromatography Lab - Distance Learning

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Plant Cell Pigment Chromatography LabStudents will learn about plant cell pigment chromatography and discover what happens when leaves change colors in the fall as they extract various pigments from a leaf sample and diffuse the pigments across a

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Anatomy, Biology, Environment

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory, Printables

$2.50

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Plant Seed Bomb Germination Lab - Distance Learning

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Plant Lab for Seed Germination and Making Seed BombsBombs awaaaaaay…. have fun with your students as they create seed bombs that they can grow and observe through all stages of development. This lesson is great for teaching students about the needs

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, Summer

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

$2.00

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Lab Safety Posters

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Lab safety got your kids down? Liven' it up with these fun and interesting posters sure to keep your kid's heads in the science lab safety game. INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT:9 safety rules posters1 first aid poster1 Safety pledge posterTHIS PRODUCT IS

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Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$5.00

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Invertebrate Project - Distance Learning

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Invertebrate Display Project for Classification and TaxonomyStudents show their knowledge about the invertebrate phyla to create an informational display about invertebrates to present to the class. In this project, students will choose a specific

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Science, Biology, General Science

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Handouts

$3.00

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What is Science Cubing Activity - Distance Learning

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

What exactly IS science? Are unicorns scientific? What about narwhals? What does science look like to your students? Whether you're just starting the year or you're already at the home stretch, discussing scientific principles is important in any

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Microscope Introduction, e-Lab - Distance Learning

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Do your students struggle with the proper use of microscopes? Our introductory lab on microscope usage and slide preparation will have your student viewing specimen like an old pro. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:Data CollectionData AnalysisResults

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory

FREE

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St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Science Shenanigans

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Ready for a science-themed St. Patrick's Day resource that isn't a leprechaun trap? You're in luck - this Leprechaun Science Shenanigans activity has it all - genetics, evolution, nature of science, art, poetry, and so much fun! Your students will

Subjects:

Science, Biology, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.95

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Lab Report Templates for Interactive Notebook

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Do your students need a little guidance when setting up reports for their labs? Grab this FREE set of TWO Interactive Notebook-friendly lab templates for conducting both labs and dissections in your science classroom. Both templates are aligned for

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Interactive Notebooks

FREE

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Firefly Life Cycle

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Bring your ecosystem project to life with Getting Nerdy's realistic firefly life cycle clip art. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this CLIP ART PACKAGE:PNG and JPEG formats of both COLOR and BLACKLINE images. If you'd like to use these images in your COMMERCIAL

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Graphic Arts, For All Subject Areas, Products For TpT Sellers

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Printables, Clip Art, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

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Mel and Gerdy's Favorite Science Websites - Distance Learning

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Science Websites: List of Top Online Videos, Games & Interactive Sites {FREE}This FREE pdf includes a google doc filled with organized hyperlinks to our favorite interactive sites, videos, games, and more for use within your science classroom

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Internet Activities

FREE

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Together Mel and Gerdy have 17 years of life science teaching experience. We taught in an International Baccalaureate school in Georgia. Individually, we served as Science Department Chair, Team Leader, Advisory Chair, Science Fair Club Coordinators, and Yearbook Coordinator. Together, we are a dynamic pair with a flair for lesson planning.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We enjoy inquiry-based, hands-on, cross-curricular activities. We LOVED to co-teach. We frequently brought our classes together into one room and teach them together. The kids loved to interact with other classes and enjoyed seeing their teachers have fun together.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Together we have: Flown weightless on the Zero G (a.k.a. Vomit Comet) and achieved eight total minutes of weightlessness (see Mel holding the sign and Gerdy's long hair achieving new heights): Walked the model's catwalk for Teacher in the Spotlight. Worked alongside Ecologists in Skidaway and Sapelo Island GA. Mel was honored by being featured as Atlanta's 11 Alive Class Act Teacher of the Month where she was interviewed and her class appeared on the morning news!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Gerdy: B.S. Wildlife Biology & M.Ed. Biology both from Auburn University Mel: B.S. Biology & B.S. Biology Education both from Kennesaw University

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We aim to please. Before leaving feedback, please contact us via "Ask a Question" or Email Us and let us know if we can help make our products better for you and your students. Getting Nerdy prides itself in good customer service and would appreciate the opportunity to provide the highest quality science products for your needs. All of our materials are designed for implementation within a middle school setting but can easily be adapted for remedial high school biology or higher level elementary life science with scaffolding and substantial teacher facilitation. **All pictures, graphics, and artwork in our lessons are either purchased legally for use or are created by Getting Nerdy, LLC**